Barrett — 90 years old

October 28, 2012

James Barrett, of Fort Dodge, and formerly of Moorland, is celebrating his 90th birthday today.Cards may be sent to him at The Gardens, No. 307, 420 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.His family includes wife of 64 years, Virginia; Steve and Shelley Barrett, Moorland; Dot Barrett, Fort Dodge; Robert and Tamara Barrett, Waukee; Barb and Jerry Streit, Gilbert, Ariz; Bernie and Liz Barrett, Belmond; Joe and Jeanne Barrett, Des Moines; JoAnn and Ralph Harper, Livingston, Mont; and Betty and Keith Stuhrenberg, Barnum. Son Richard is deceased. He has 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Barrett was born Oct. 28, 1922, in Moorland, where he farmed and was a volunteer fireman for 55 years. He was also a rural mail carrier for Moorland and Lehigh.